Sit or lie down with your head elevated
Take slow, deep breaths
Sip small amounts of water, ice chips, or an oral rehydration drink
Avoid solid food until vomiting stops
Try bland foods later, such as crackers, toast, rice, or bananas
Avoid greasy, spicy, or strong-smelling foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking
Rest in a cool, quiet place
Loosen tight clothing
Avoid sudden movement
Try ginger tea, ginger candy, or ginger chews
Try peppermint tea or peppermint candy
If motion sickness is the cause, look at a fixed point and get fresh air
If a medicine is causing nausea, contact a doctor or pharmacist
Seek medical help if vomiting is severe, lasts more than 24 hours, or you cannot keep fluids down
Seek urgent help if there is blood in vomit, severe abdominal pain, chest pain, confusion, fainting, or signs of dehydration